Obituary of David Bernard LaSaga
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It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of David Bernard LaSaga announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday evening, September 4th, 2007 in his 90th year. He passed away peacefully surrounded by all his immediate family, Mabel , his wife of 60 years, daughters Theresa (Clifton Squires), Sheila (Brendan Mitchell), son Tony, and granddaughters Alaina and McKenzie. David will be sadly missed by his numerous nephews and nieces other relatives and many friends in the Corner Brook and Bay St. George areas. He was predeceased by parents Alfred and Mary LaSaga (nee: Snow), brothers Wilfred, Joseph, Timothy, Clement, Adolph, Arthur and Michael; sister Margaret Theresa. David was born on February 4, 1918 at Sandy Point, NL where he spent his early years. He served with the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit in England and Scotland during World War II. Upon returning to Newfoundland he was employed at the Ernest Harmon Air Force Base, Stephenville, NL. He later moved to Curling NL where he obtained work and became an accomplished carpenter and builder. He resided in Curling until the time of his passing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street Father Bernard Buckle officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Thursday during the hours 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca